AUTHOR'S NOTE: Hey everyone. This is the second chapter of my Eleven/River fanfic. I hope you enjoyed the first chapter. Constructive criticism is always welcome as usual, so here is the second installment for you! Enjoy!

DISCLAIMER: Unfortunately I do not own any of the characters mentioned in this fanfic, and I do not own Doctor Who. Doctor Who belongs to the BBC and this is purely for fun and non-profitable purposes!

CHAPTER TWO: The only exception

River ran her hands through his thick lush hair has she kissed the Doctor's soft lips passionately. He returned her kisses, running his hands through her curly blonde hair. River's hands moved slowly down his body. Then, they slowly pulled apart. The Doctor rested his hands on her hips, and River caressed his face gently. She grinned. For once, she was living in the moment, and not worrying about the future, or the past. For the first time, they were at the same point in their distorted timelines. They couldn't fight it anymore. They had natural chemistry, even if they weren't supposed to. And to them, It didn't matter if all the facts didn't quite add up, there were enough. Their love was enough.

"I love you Doctor Song." He whispered in her ear.

"Well that's good, because..." she leaned in. "I love you too"

He leaned in to kiss her again, but she pulled away.

"Exactly how much do you know about who I am?" she asked, walking around the console.

"Well, I told you. I don't know who you are to me yet, but we're almost at the same point now, remember? So does it matter?" He smiled, chasing after her. He scooped her up in his arms and kissed her neck. She leaned back, her head hung over his shoulder as she looked up to see his handsome face.

"Yes it matters. But, I mean, what adventures have we done? What do you know about me? We're only at the halfway point sweetie, there's a long way to go yet."

"Oh, well, let's see." She relaxed as he began to tell her. His arms wrapped around her stomach, as they swayed together. "Well, we've done the Byzantium, and the Pandorica, and America and I know that you're Amy and Rory's daughter, so we've done the battle of demons run. And I know that you're someone special. But, I'm not quite sure who yet. And now, I've worked out my feelings. And, I know that I love you."

"But, how can you know that? How can you know that you love me? You know nothing about me! I kissed you at Stormcage and you had no idea why I did that! And I kissed you here, today, and you don't even seem bothered about the reasoning behind it anymore!" She moaned, flapping her hands about and then resting them on her head.

"Well, no. I don't know anything about us, because you won't tell me. This is confusing me so much River. And I'm getting the impression that we shouldn't have kissed. And that you shouldn't have kissed me at Stormcage. Am I right?" He asked.

"Yes. It's not the right time and we shouldn't be kissing. But, the thing is, I don't know what difference it will make to future events, event's I've already lived. And that's what scares me"

"Time can be rewritten. It can be anything we want" He said softly, pulling her close again.

"Not all of it. You know that"

"Do we have a relationship River? In the future? Because if we don't, then all this, is very weird" He laughed.

"Yes. We do. I can tell you that much"

He looked confused, and then he smiled. "Wow, a real answer. I was expecting 'spoilers'" he mimicked her.

She slapped him playfully on the wrist.

"We're getting close to the halfway point; I'd say it was about a day or so away" she said gravely. "And then, you will know who I am. It'll be ok sweetie. I promise. But, promise me you can wait till then?" She begged, slinging her arms round his neck.

"Yes. Ok. I promise. But, I still don't understand how I'm suddenly going to find out everything about you in a day or two!" He laughed. "It's so exciting!"

"Oh." She replied solemnly, pulling away from his embrace, and turning her back and walking away. She slowly slipped something off one of the fingers on her left hand, making sure the doctor didn't see. She slipped it into her pocket.

"What's wrong? You seem disappointed." He asked, walking over to her and taking her hand.

"Nothing, I just...You really don't know anything?" She said disheartendly.

"Well, no more than I've already said. I know nothing about us, no. But, you could just tell me. You could just fill in the blanks right now! Forget the halfway point!" He grinned, digging for spoilers.

"No. I can't I'm sorry." She felt like falling to her knees and weeping.

The Doctor leaned in again. "River, I love you. Please. Tell me. What is it that I don't know?" He begged, putting one hand on each of her cheeks.

"I can't tell you sweetie. I want to, believe me, I do. But I have to let you find out on your own. I have to let the events run naturally, for once, I have to wait for you ask me t..." She trailed off, realising she'd said too much.

"Ask you what?"

There was silence.

"Ask. You. What?" He said firmly.

"Nothing" She responded, moving his hands away.

"No. I'm sick of this River! I'm sick of all the secrets! By the time I finally find out who you are, it'll be too late!" He yelled, as he chased after her as she walked away from him to the other side of the control room.

He grabbed her arm. And pulled her close to him. But, as he did, the sliver wedding band that River had stuck in her pocket fell out and rolled across the floor of the control room.

The Doctor looked at River and stared her right in the face. She closed her eyes in disbelief. This was it. He was going to find out. He looked to the ring that was still rolling along the ground. Then, suddenly, he moved towards it, River didn't even attempt to stop him. He bent over to pick it up. He slowly got up, examining it, his face fell blank as he realised what it was, and then turned to face River, clasping the ring tightly in his hand.

"What's this?" He asked slowly, moving towards her.

"A ring" She replied, trying to keep her cool.

He glared at her, waving the ring in her face.

"What? Can't a girl wear some jewellery?" She replied innocently, poorly attempting to hide the truth for as long as possible.

"Tell me the truth." He demanded.

"I am!" She cried. "It's just a ring!"

"Really?" He said in disbelief. "So why, does it have the Gallifreyan sign of marriage engraved on it?"

River fell silent.

"Are you married River?" He asked, just as he had done at Amy and Rory's wedding.

"Yes." She replied in a croaky voice. She swallowed hard. She had a feeling she knew what was coming.

"To who?" He asked, stepping closer.

"Spoilers." She replied shakily.

"NO! No more spoilers River! I've had enough of this!" He bellowed. "Just tell me!" He said through gritted teeth, pulling her even closer.

She took a deep breath.

"Tell me River. Tell me now." He demanded.

"Ok." She moved out his grip, and took the ring from him. She slid it on her ring finger on her left hand. "Ok. But, don't you have any idea?"

"I want to hear it from you." He said quietly.

"Please don't make me." She replied, tears were gathering in her eyes.

"I'm sorry. But I need to know." He composed himself. "I'm gonna ask you once more, and I want a straight, and truthful, answer. River...who, are you married to?"

There was a long pause. Tears began to fall daintily down River's cheeks. She took a deep breath in and let it out again.

"You" She said, her voice shaking just as much as her hands. "I'm...I'm your wife."

The Doctor stared at her in disbelief. He turned his back on her and put his hands over his face. He knew all too well that he wasn't supposed to know this yet. River had her reasons for keeping her spoilers from him. But he knew he loved her. And he couldn't wait for the time to come naturally. By then it would be too late. She would go to the library and sacrifice herself for him. And he may never get the chance to be with her properly. And he didn't believe that he had the strength to face that. He knew the dangers of him now knowing this life changing secret. But then, he thought; Time can be rewritten.

He turned back to face River. He looked deep into her eyes, just for a second. And then paced quickly towards her, cupped her face in his hands, and kissed her passionately. They parted for a moment, just long enough to say 'I love you'. Then, once again, he took her in his arms, his fingers entwined with hers, kissing her romantically.

The Doctor didn't do marriage...but for him, River was the only exception.

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